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IES students win Vetenskapskampen

We seem to have a lot of rising scientists at…

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Structured processes to ensure and improve quality

Internationella Engelska Skolan’s overall goal is to give every student…

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Football Cup anniversary at IES

This year 14 IES schools joined for the 10th anniversary…

Statement in regards to the events at IES Karlstad

IES Karlstad has been hit by one of the worst…

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Great success for students on the IB programme

IES’ upper secondary school, Internationella Engelska Gymnasiet Södermalm (IEGS), achieved…

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IES celebrates Fritidshemmens Dag 2023

Last week, Fritidshemmens Dag was celebrated across Fritids and Junior…

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Congratulations Ms Raja, first winner of The…

Last Friday, during the donning of the caps ceremony at…

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The way IES works with integrity in grading continues…

Integrity in grading is a major priority of IES’ systematic…

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"At IES, there’s an entire team of teachers and…

Interview from the quality report with Stuart Garbutt, Maths and…

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IES Huddinge in the 2023 RoboCup Junior Competition…

On Saturday 1 April, IES Huddinge sent two teams to…

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“They really made me feel like I could achieve…

We spoke with former student Emelie de Lancey about her…

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An effective workplace with clear procedures

The success of IES is built on our ability to…

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IES Hässleholm in Kockduellen finals

Two year-nine IES Hässleholm students, Majken Ramberg and Philip Raftmark,…

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The construction of IES Österåker has begun

English weather and smiling faces at the groundbreaking ceremony for…

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Happy Saint Patrick's Day!

Lá Fhéile Pádraig Sona Daoibh! or Happy Green Patrick's Day!…

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IES' first national student council and leadership…

Leadership and democratic decision-making, that is the theme when Internationella…

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Demand from municipalities determines whether we…

There has to be a clear need and desire in…

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IES students advancing in Sweden’s biggest language…

Students from 17 different IES schools have qualified for the…

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A safe place to learn

At the IES school on Söder in Helsingborg, Swedish is…

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“I drilled my skill of solving problems and never…

We spoke with former student Sania Claus Demina about her…

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Richard Gerver: “Learn from the past and assume…

Richard Gerver is a speaker, author and world-renowned thinker. His…

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Internationella Engelska Skolan Norrtälje planned for…

In August 2024, we plan to open Internationella Engelska Skolan…

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Several new schools and stable finances

Four new schools and continued good finances define an extended…

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Internationella Engelska Skolan Österåker to open 2024

In August 2024, we will open Internationella Engelska Skolan Österåker.…

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IES welcomes planned central system for grading

Internationella Engelska Skolan has long called for a central system…

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"Being able to talk to teachers outside of class was…

We spoke with former IES student Hailey Buhre about her…

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A good school environment is as important as skilled…

Talented teachers are essential for students to reach their full…

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Nobel laureate at IES Kista

Just before Christmas 98-year-old Nobel laureate Torsten Wiesel visited IES…

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IES Liljeholmen is moving to new premises in…

Internationella Engelska Skolan Liljeholmen is moving to newly built premises…

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IES continues to stand strong after the pandemic

IES students continue to perform better, and receive more accurate…

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"The English language made studying more fun and gave…

We spoke with former student Sadaf Mohmand about her best…

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"We pushed each other to become better"

We spoke with former IES student Hugo Levinsson about his…

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Even greater consistency between national test…

The results from this year’s national tests show that IES…

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IES has a history to be proud of

When Barbara Bergström appears on SVT’s talkshow Carina Bergfeldt, it’s…

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Concerning the School Inspectorate decision about…

IES has received the decision regarding IES Täby and will…

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“I went from failing more than half the subjects to…

We talked to former IES student Jonathan Gohde about what…

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"The teachers saw how much I loved football"

We spoke with former IES student Jardell Kanga about football…

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Internationella Engelska Gymnasiet receives language…

At this year's Language Teachers' Gala, Internationella Engelska Gymnasiet received…

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“The aim is to prepare students for life”

We spoke to Stephen Boyle, head of the Accessible Education…

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The free school reform celebrates 30 years

We will celebrate the anniversary of the free school movement…

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"We received an email from a teacher with tips for…

We talked to former IES student Alva Danielsson about what…

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The best of both worlds for IES teachers

Many different nationalities, cultures and traditions meet at Internationella Engelska…

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IES and JCK Foundation defeating stigma around mental…

Looking after the mental health of your friends, and yourself,…

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IES regrets the Administrative Court's decision, but…

Yesterday, the Administrative Court announced that they reject Internationella Engelska…

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New role at IES: Primary Years Manager

The role Primary Years Manager is brand new at IES,…

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Anna Sörelius Nordenborg in Framtidens Karriär -…

"IES is a values-driven organization that is characterized by an…

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Swedish reading development in sharp focus as…

After a pilot project in five selected schools, Internationella Engelska…

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Letter from The Queen

As people around the world pay respects to and mourn…

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Greater interest than ever in new IES schools

Internationella Engelska Skolan has today sent updated queue numbers to…

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Music and muffins when IES Järfälla celebrated 20 years

IES Järfälla opened all the way back in 2002, which…

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Mr Brisson at IES Sundsvall nominated for "Leader of…

Did you know that our principal Pascal Brisson at IES…

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New Staff Day!

Yesterday we welcomed all new employees to IES. The 800…

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About the School Inspectorate's rejection of IES…

The unexpected rejection of the Internationella Engelska Skolan (IES) applications…

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Angående regeringens utspel om vinster i friskolor…

På Internationella Engelska Skolan vill vi se en konstruktiv debatt…

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“She is one of the strongest people I know”

It was all about grit when this year's Ellinor scholarship…

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Detaljplaneprocess försenar skolstart för IES Vårby…

På grund av förseningar i kommunens detaljplanearbete i Huddinge blir…

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IES Umeå students wins E-kampen!

Congratulations to the students Fanny, Mette, Lilli and Emma in…

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Graduation ceremony for IES Täby

Pomp and circumstances when the Year 9 students at IES…

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Hard work brings out the desire to read

Swedish teachers, Anna Ahlcrona and Hanna Engström at IES Krokslätt,…

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Congratulations to the new chairperson!

Congratulations to Mia Göransdotter Hammar, school nurse at IES Östersund…

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IES welcomes a serious discussion about grading and…

Regarding Vetenskapens värld: Det svenska skolexperimentet 3. Friskolorna och glädjebetygen,…

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Why our school rules include a dress code

There have been many reports in the media about the…

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Creating a safe and orderly environment

A safe and calm learning environment – that is the…

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Review of school grading welcomed by IES

IES welcomes the Government’s decision to ask Skolinspektionen to strive…

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How does IES deliver on its promises? Learn how we…

When American teacher Barbara Bergström founded Internationella Engelska Skolan in…

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Grades should help – not hinder

As of the autumn term, schools that want to introduce…

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Everyone in school is a part of student health

For IES, student health is of the highest priority and…

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IES signs rental agreement to open a school in Österåker

Internationella Engelska Skolan plans to open a new IES school…

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IES offered the chance to buy the home of its first…

A deal between SISAB and Internationella Engelska Skolan would see…

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International Baccalaureate Success Opens Doors For…

Egor Hagberg could choose where to study thanks to his…

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"Not asking for it" – Students campaign against sexism

An anti-sexism initiative started by two students in grade nine…

More IES students continue to qualify for further study

The proportion of students from Internationella Engelska Skolan who qualify…

Barbara Bergström honoured with medal

Kungliga Patriotiska Sällskapet recognised the contribution that Barbara Bergström has…

Four new IES schools have now opened

This August more than two thousand new students started learning…

The Swedish Schools Inspectorate has approved the…

The Swedish Schools Inspectorate (Skolinspektionen) has today announced that it…

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Young IES entrepreneur wows judges with app

An IES Jönköping student won an entrepreneurship contest with an…

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Dare to measure and discuss quality in Swedish schools

- We have high academic expectations of all of our…

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Internationella Engelska Skolan to open a new school…

Internationella Engelska Skolan, IES, has signed a rental agreement with…

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Internationella Engelska Skolan plans a new school in…

Internationella Engelska Skolan has signed a rental agreement to open…

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